Jamaican art - Wikipedia
Jamaican art dates back to Jamaica's indigenous Taino Indians who created zemis, carvings of their gods, for ritual spiritual purposes. The demise of this culture after European colonisation heralded a new era of art production more closely related to traditional tastes in Europe, created by itinerant artists keen to return picturesque images ...
National Gallery of Jamaica
Established in 1974, the National Gallery of Jamaica is the oldest and largest public art museum in the English-Speaking Caribbean. It has a comprehensive collection of early, modern and contemporary art from Jamaica along with smaller Caribbean and international holdings.
Jamaican Art: A Celebration of Life on the Island - A Jamaica …
2018年4月2日 · Jamaican art is known for its vivid colors and striking portraits of everyday heroes and national figures. Painting and sculpture really bloomed on the island in the 20th century and rose to worldwide attention.
Jamaican Art | Discover Local Artists, Galleries and Museums
Stroll through the vibrant displays of paintings, wooden sculptures, jewelry, and more, created by local talents. These art and craft villages offer a unique opportunity to appreciate and support the local artisan community while discovering authentic Jamaican …
List of Jamaican artists - Wikipedia
This is a list of Jamaican artists (in alphabetical order by last name) of various genres, who are notable and either born in Jamaica or associated with Jamaica, including sculptors, ceramists, painters, photographers and designers.
The Colors of Jamaican Art and Spirit of its Artists
The colorful Jamaican art draws from its rich, turbulent history and versatile culture. Read about the remarkable Jamaican artists and their artworks.
Art-Jamaica: Collection of Jamaican Paintings and Sculpture
Jamaica is a small island, internationally known for its music, and, nowadays, for the prowess of its athletes. There are other things it should be known for as well – for example, its visual artists. It has a large number of painters and sculptors, working in a wide variety of styles.
Toppa Top 10: Ten Jamaican Visual Artists You Should Know
2013年3月19日 · Our quick primer on Jamaican art highlights ten (+1) of the most notable painters, sculptors and illustrators from Jamaica's post-independence era.
A.D. Scott - National Gallery of Jamaica
2022年8月1日 · The A.D. Scott collection comprises works of art donated to the National Gallery of Jamaica by renowned Master Builder Ainsworth David Scott, OD (1912-2004).
About Us - National Gallery of Jamaica
Located on the Kingston Waterfront, the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) was established in 1974 and is the oldest and largest public art museum in the Anglophone Caribbean.